An Yi in the frontline command post responded without looking up.
Gu Changfeng walked into the Zhan family ancestral hall that was half destroyed by the bombing with a happy face. He sat down at a long table with three Eight Immortals tables. He picked up the cigarette on the table and lit one. He smiled at An Yi who was lowering his head to draw a picture.
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"Boss, at six o'clock in the evening, my brothers captured four enemy scouts again, killed eight of them, and captured twelve war horses. No one in this scout team escaped the trap. Several prisoners have been handed over to Ding Zhicheng and the others for separate interrogation. It is estimated that they will be there soon.
Report submitted."
An Yi put down his pen and glanced at the watch on his wrist, and raised his head happily: "Well done, Hutou, from yesterday to now, your guard company has killed and captured forty-three enemy scouts, and captured 43 guns.
They are all high-quality machine guns and shell guns, and the thirty-odd war horses brought back are all good horses. The information obtained from the interrogation is even more valuable. It seems that I have to reward you well."
"It doesn't matter whether we win or not, just leave the captured horses and weapons to us." After Gu Laoer finished speaking, he cast his expectant eyes on An Yi's face. An Yi waved his hand with a smile, except for letting him pick out
Except for two good horses given to Li Yannian, the commander of the fifth regiment, everyone agreed to his request.
Not long after, more than ten battalion-level officers including Yin Jinan, Hu Hu, Yang Bin, Ye Cheng, Qu Muchen and Ding Zhicheng arrived one after another. An Yi took the interrogation report submitted by Ding Zhicheng and read it carefully, and then quickly marked a few on the map.
symbols:
"Everyone, please sit down, sit closer so we can talk... Lao Yang, the Zhejiang Army's Situ Wei Mixed Brigade opposite your position at Goutoushan on the north bank quietly arrived last night with a new artillery regiment, equipped with twelve new French mountain cannons.
The model is the Schneider 1923 75mm mountain gun. This is a good thing! Each gun is worth 48,000 yuan.
The range of the time-sensitive grenade is as high as 9.6 kilometers. The total weight of the column is only more than 670 kilograms. It can be pulled by two draft horses. With the addition of seven pack horses, it is a complete unit. According to the prisoners' account, their artillery array was built
It has been confirmed that it is located at the entrance of Sanzaotang Village, 1.5 kilometers behind Shiyuan Town. We must find a way to get these twelve cannons."
Yang Bin looked around: "Is that so?...You don't want to tell me that you want to clean up the Situ Wei mixed brigade opposite, do you?"
The brothers were all interested at once. An Yi said with a smile: "Everyone, if we send brothers from Ding Zhicheng's detachment to sneak into Situ Wei's headquarters quietly, kidnap Situ Wei and several of his deputies, and at the same time let Chen Zhibiao's third battalion cooperate with the fifth regiment.
He bluffed and acted like a large-scale attack, and then let Hutou's guard company and Xia Jian
A total of 380 elite soldiers of the mountain company of the first battalion detoured to Lantang, Bailu Gang and Xiaping Mountain in the north, and forced their way in from the side of Situ Wei's brigade to block the attack. You led the third battalion to cooperate closely with the fifth regiment of Brother Li Yannian to fight
Once the attack starts, the feint attack turns into a fierce attack. What will happen to the enemy when they are leaderless and without command?"
"It's difficult!"
Ye Cheng stood up and pointed at the map, sliding his finger from Youbu Town, where the enemy's headquarters was located, to Shiyuan Town, Situ Wei's forward position: "This distance is only 6.2 kilometers. Once the battle starts, the surrounding people stationed in Youbu Town will
The former division will send troops to help. If it sends a cavalry battalion,
The words come in a blink of an eye. Even if we succeed in the sneak attack, it is impossible to end the battle within an hour. If we are not caught by the enemy, the two companies of Hutou and Xia Jian will be attacked from both sides, and our third battalion and fifth regiment will also be attacked.
It is very risky to have to withdraw from the battle immediately and return to defend."
The brothers looked at the map carefully and after nervous discussion, they all agreed with Ye Cheng's analysis.
An Yi lit a cigarette and asked again: "Lao Ye, what if I give you two hours to beat you?"
Ye Cheng was stunned: "It will be different in two hours. Even if it fails, you can calmly retreat to consolidate the defense line. But I have to know when you will take action. If it is daytime, I estimate that the enemy can organize after a short period of chaos. That way
It’s not easy to fight. It doesn’t matter that the brothers in the third battalion are all veterans, but most of the brothers in the fifth regiment are new recruits. If we encounter a setback or the enemy sees our limited strength, we will immediately counterattack. Why don’t we be so frightened that we turn around and run away?”
"Haha! Lao Ye is indeed very careful and has considered everything." Gu Changfeng said with a smile.
An Yi nodded: "According to the reconnaissance findings in the past few nights, this period is the foggy season. Since it is sunny during the day and frosty at night, the temperature is around minus five degrees. The roads are dry and easy to walk on. But
The temperature difference was huge, and it was difficult for the soldiers to move. In addition, there were low hills, mountain ponds and streams for dozens of miles around. Fog would begin around two o'clock in the middle of the night. At dawn, the fog was so thick that it was impossible to see anything ten meters away.
So this kind of weather is most suitable for special operations.
Secondly, at the foot of the southwest foothills of Meiping Mountain between Shiyuan Town and Youbu Town where Situ Wei was stationed, there is a small river with steep banks on both sides that is more than 20 meters long. The three-arch stone bridge on the river is about 30 meters long and about 30 meters wide.
Four and a half meters, Situ Wei's command post happened to be located in Xiwang Village, about 300 meters west of Xiaoshiqiao. Lao Ding has a detailed distribution map.
As long as we blow up this small stone bridge, at least the enemy troops in Youbu Town will be unable to pass through for one and a half to two hours, and they can only watch from the other side as we beat up Situ Wei's troops in Shiyuan Town.
Third, if we don’t seize the time to fight this battle, we will have no chance. According to the report just sent by Lao Ding, the reinforcements from the 8th Division of the Zhejiang Army sent by Meng Zhaoyue from Tonglu City will arrive in Youbu at noon tomorrow.
Most of the troops will cooperate with the weaker Situ Wei Division to defend together.
I had already said hello to Senior Brother Li Yannian in advance in the afternoon. He also wanted to fight to boost his morale. He told me that as long as I get the command from the commander, he would go all out to fight alongside us. The planned attack time is tomorrow morning.
Five fifty."
The brothers were in great spirits. Huzi and Yin Jinan discussed for a while and asked in a low voice: "What should we do with the positions on the south bank? If our southern battlefield can also be bluffed, it will be much easier for Lao Yang and the others to fight. At least they can defeat Situ Wei's officers and soldiers on the north bank.
If we feel that we are launching a full-scale attack, and if we panic and lose command, we will definitely collapse without a fight and collapse at the first touch."
"What a plan! Husband, you and Ji Nan are in charge of commanding the southern line. Later you will go to the west of the city to buy all the firecrackers from several shops for the New Year. Then you will go to the grocery store and the iron workshop in the south of the city to find dozens of tin buckets. You only need to send out
Brothers from a company quietly went out about a kilometer away from the enemy's position with their iron buckets and firecrackers. They set up several light machine guns and fired while setting off the iron buckets and setting off the firecrackers. The sound sounded very much like a machine gun.
With the fierce firing from the position, coupled with the sound of artillery fire and fighting on the north bank, the enemy on the south bank will easily conclude that the soldiers are approaching. You can ask the Model Battalion or the Second Battalion's machine gun company to carry a few mortars to reach the enemy.
A close-range bombing into the enemy's position would probably scare Yang Shijun's brigade and Zhou Qian's two regiments half to death. It would only take half an hour, and they would be sure to shoot back half of their inventory of bullets in a hurry." An Yile laughed.
The ground commanded.
The brothers clapped their hands and laughed and praised the clever idea. An Yi systematically explained the map and assigned tasks. Then he waved his hand and rushed the eager brothers back to prepare. He asked Ding Zhicheng and Shen Fengdao outside the door to follow him and rode to the rear. Anren Town Division Headquarters is 14 kilometers away.
Liu Zhi and Xu Tingyao were analyzing the battle situation in detail under the lantern. Only this afternoon did they see Bai Chongxi's true intentions. They were so nervous that they didn't bother to eat, so they struggled to find a way to survive, and calculated all kinds of precautions just in case. Countermeasures, otherwise it will be defeated by a powerful enemy without rescue. Not only will the newly replenished Second Division be destroyed again, but by then I am afraid that not only will my black hat be gone, but my life may also be at stake.
Hearing the urgent report from his subordinates that An Yi, the leader of the independent regiment, had urgent military information, Xu Tingyao, Staff Officer Chen, Ying Rongguang and others who were immersed in the discussion around the long table looked at each other. Knowing that An Yi's arrival at this time must be a change in the front, they all straightened up and looked at Liu Stand.
Liu Zhi perked up and shouted loudly: "Please come in, Captain An!"
"yes!"
An Yi entered and saluted: "Master, Chief of Staff, there is a once-in-a-lifetime fighter opportunity in front of us. After discussing with the commanders at all levels of our regiment, our subordinates agreed that we should seize the opportunity to take the initiative and severely beat the enemy. Let me The division is wary of the powerful enemy it faces and does not dare to act rashly, thereby buying time for our army's general offensive and a chance for our army's survival. This operational plan has received the support of Commander Li Yannian of the Fifth Regiment."
"Tell me what kind of good opportunity it is that brings you here late at night." Liu Zhi was overjoyed, with a calm look on his face, but An Yi could see the expectant expressions of others.
An Yi stopped being polite and went to the map to explain his entire battle plan. He spoke very concisely and to the point. The actions of each assault unit were calculated with an accuracy of within five minutes. The generals and commanders were very excited after hearing this.
An Yi finally said: "Based on the entire plan, even if it fails, it will not affect the current defense posture of our division. The biggest loss is the loss of two companies of officers and soldiers of our independent regiment, but it will definitely disrupt the enemy's deployment, at least Buy us about two days. Once the two days are up, each column of our army has launched a general offensive. Unless the powerful enemy in front of us attacks us with the determination to die together, the only way to go is to retreat quickly. So. As a result, our division was not only able to avoid a worrying decisive battle, but also made meritorious service due to this unexpected attack, at least winning a precious opportunity to preserve its own strength."
Xu Tingyao praised loudly: "What a good strategy! An Yi, we did not misjudge you. Chief of Staff Xu, who had high hopes for you when you took office, did not misjudge you! I completely agree with your battle plan and suggest that the division commander will send six reserve teams at midnight." The first unit of the regiment was transferred to the position on the north bank, just in case."
Liu Zhi tried his best to suppress his excitement and patted An Yi's shoulder with his big hand: "Well done! I agreed and gave you the command of the former enemy for this battle. You can take my handwriting later and return immediately for the battle." Prepare in advance, and we will rush to your independent regiment command post."
"As you command!"
Five minutes later, An Yi, Ding Zhicheng, and Shen Fengdao, who had received Liu Zhi's handwriting, quickly rushed back to the front line on their horses and arrived at the Zhan Family Ancestral Hall command post. An Yi issued battle preparation orders to his subordinates over the phone, and immediately communicated with the troops on the other side. Li Yannian, commander of the fifth regiment, talked on the phone for ten minutes, and the two quickly reached a consensus on their respective offensive lines.
An Yi put down the phone and called Shen Fengdao, and sincerely motioned for him to sit down: "Old Shen, I need your help in this battle."
Shen Fengdao nodded slightly: "Please say, you are the regiment commander, and I am a second-class soldier under your command. You can give orders as long as you are the regiment leader."
"Haha... Lao Shen, you are trying to squeeze me, aren't you? Don't call me a group leader, what's so awesome about a Kiba leader? He's a group leader! I can't stand this guy. If If you are a junior official and you are called a seat, then the more than a hundred platoon leaders under me should also let their brothers call them 'platoon seats'?"
An Yi was quite annoyed and laughed and cursed on the spot, causing the surrounding staff officers and Ding Zhicheng to laugh loudly.
Shen Fengdao didn't expect An Yi to be so upright and upright, with such a lofty goal in his heart. His eyes lit up and he instantly returned to normal. He straightened up and said respectfully and seriously: "Please give the order, Commander."
"Okay, you, Lao Ding, Dou Fang and others take action in advance. Chu Xianzhi's team will be responsible for blowing up the small stone bridge on Meiping Mountain to prevent the enemy from rushing to help. You can capture Situ Wei and overthrow his headquarters! Note: It's best to catch him alive and be polite and don't hurt him. I heard that this guy is the second son of Mr. Situ Hao, the richest man in Xiaoshan, and he may be of some help to us in the future." An Yi explained in a low voice.
"As commanded."
Shen Fengdao smiled slightly, with a very calm expression without joy or worry. It seemed that the important task An Yi gave him was no different from asking him to buy a pack of cigarettes.
An Yi saw this with joy in his heart, smiled and warned again: "Old Shen, please remember that you and Lao Ding and their thirty-six brothers are a whole, and they must cooperate closely with each other and make up for each other. No matter you Believe it or not, I have to tell you that tonight's action is extremely important and affects the life and death of tens of thousands of people. In addition, in a sense, the thirty or so of you are the first special operations force in the history of the Chinese army. , are the pioneers of special operations in our country and even in other countries around the world. At present, all the militaries of various countries have not realized the importance of special operations. We are fortunate to be at the forefront. All your performances are likely to have a profound impact on the army in the next few decades. This is a change in the way of fighting, so please treat it with caution."
Shen Fengdao looked at An Yi in surprise. Ding Zhicheng, who was familiar with An Yi's army building philosophy, nodded solemnly to Shen Fengdao and motioned for him to follow him back and prepare for action.
At 3:40 in the morning, Ding Zhicheng's team, wearing an "An-type" special operations vest, started from Xiazhang Village in the north of Koutoushan Mountain and quickly sneaked on the mountain paths and waterways shrouded in thick fog and extremely low visibility, using With his super marching speed and excellent military qualities, he completed the 16-kilometer complex road in just three and a half hours, successfully sneaked to the north of Xiwang Village at the western foot of Meiping Mountain, and lurked silently among the cold rocks and decaying mountains. Among the grass, it is only more than 500 meters away from the Chai family compound in the village on the west side of Xiaoshiqiao. This compound, which was requisitioned as Situ Wei's headquarters, is very eye-catching. There are only a dozen low-rise houses separated from the special detachment. and a three-way intersection.
It was completely silent, and the special team lurked for a long time to observe the changing of the guard at the Sancha intersection. At 5:10 in the morning, a class of sentries on duty came to the Sancha intersection to change the guard. A dozen of them stayed in the straw pavilion on the roadside for four days. When the officers and soldiers on duty were young, they complained about their companions being late with their foul words. A burst of bickering caused a lot of barking in the village. At the suggestion of Shen Fengdao, Ding Zhicheng decisively took advantage of the barking opportunity and led the two groups to quietly approach the intersection. Guarding the checkpoint, he crawled in the rape field more than 30 meters away from the road and quietly waited for the opportunity.
Half an hour later, most of the officers and soldiers on duty at the three-way intersection got into the straw pile under the hay hut on the roadside, covered their heads and fell asleep. Only one officer led two sentries and sat at the door of the hay hut, smoking and chatting.
Ding Zhicheng and Shen Fengdao next to him looked at each other and nodded in unison. Ding Zhicheng gestured backward and pulled out the unique dagger inch by inch.
Shen Fengdao's right hand gently touched the belt around his waist, and three black steel needles as thin as sewing needles were somehow caught between his slender fingers...